William B. Bushong, Chief Historian, White House Historical Association The Family Dining Room on the State Floor of the White House today is used primarily for smaller formal dinners and working lunches. The space, adjacent to the State Dining Room, …

William B. Bushong, Chief Historian, White House Historical Association Throughout the latter half of the nineteenth century, several major proposals were made to alleviate crowding at the White House by erecting a new residence for the president and converting the …

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